Celtic impressed a host of legends with a battling display in their narrow 2-1 Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich.

The Hoops were excellent on the night and the likes of Henrik Larsson and Record Sport pundit Chris Sutton reckon there are plenty of positives to take away from their latest Group B encounter.

Here's what they had to say.

John Hartson:

Hartson was impressed with Celtic (Image: Getty)

“I thought Celtic were excellent in the first half. They were disappointed with the setback of losing the goal and Boyata had to head the ball - he can’t let it travel 60 yards then let it bounce. I don’t know if Craig Gordon could have come but he was all at sea. He doesn’t know if should come for it or not.

“Celtic had a great start and were positive. The way they responded to losing the goal was very good.

“James Forrest took his game to a different level tonight. Everything he did was brilliant and Brendan has a decision to make when Pat Roberts come back because Forrest made a big statement tonight. He’s set the bar for himself and had to do it week in week out from now on. His pass for the goal was incredible.

“They players didn’t look overawed. They were on the front foot from the start. Tierney, McGregor and Forrest were outstanding.

Henrik Larsson:

The two teams line up for the Champions League anthem (Image: SNS)

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“They can be proud of the way they handled themselves today. It’s just a shame they made the mistake for the first goal. The first goal was too easy. If the ball is there to be headed, just go and head it.

“The equaliser was great. They kept a hold of the ball and it was a great finish from McGregor.

“For the second Bayern goal if they could have stopped the cross earlier great, but it was a great header.”

“It’s a question of Celtic believing: ‘can we do this at this level’ and from the start tonight they believed. Last time I saw them against PSG, they were too passive but this time they were positive.

Chris Sutton:

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“They were brave and I’m not having the criticism of how Brendan Rodgers sets his team up in Europe.

“Craig Gordon needed to make a decision at the goal, but that’s not the point. Boyata has a mistake in him and Gordon made a huge mistake. It was a terrible goal to concede between the two of them.

“The second goal was a brilliant header but Celtic can be pleased with how they played.

“This is a ruthless environment and you have to take the chance Armstrong had in the first half. I don’t think he expected it, but he should have scored.

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“But Armstrong influenced the game and seems to be getting fitter and has more confidence in his game.

“The fans stuck with the players. There were quesiton marks after PSG and Munich away but they had the answers tonight.

“Alaba was petrified every time Forrest came at him and Tierney is the best British-born full back playing in Britain. I’d love to know what the trigger point in the contract is - it has to be £30m at least.”

Packie Bonner:

“These players have shown they can play at this level and under pressure. It’s the best I have seen James Forrest. I would video that game and whoever is close to him should show that’s what he can do. The challenge is there for him to get into the team. Roberts wasn’t there and Sinclair wasn’t on it for some reason tonight.

“They got a performance out of tie but they’ll be disappointed to get nothing from it.

“Boyata made a big mistake and he’ll hold his hand up. I like him, I think he’s improved but that partnership at the back has been broken up so many times this year. Simunovic keeps getting injured and that’s a problem for them.”

Scott McDonald:

Javi Martinez rises highest to thump home the second goal (Image: PA)

“The personnel and balance of the team suited Celtic tonight. Instead of playing with three strikers in Sinclair, Roberts and Griffiths and they had more workman like players and that’s why they got a bit of success.

“For me, James Forrest should have been in earlier on the campaign because of what he gives you...his pace and the directness that he comes at you.

“The defence is the problem because he (Rodgers) didn’t bring in another centre half and that’s come back to hurt them at times in this campaign.”